General John Floyd
Linked to War of 1812 and Georgia
Linked to War of 1812 and Georgia
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General John Floyd was given command of Georgia's troops in the War of 1812 against Great Britain. Floyd established Fort Mitchell, just across the Chattahoochee…
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